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RSL 834

1948 Norton ES2

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,509 mi
Last recorded12,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1948 Norton ES210,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 834
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1948
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,509 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,447 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,041 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,944 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,336 miles

How Reliable is the Norton ES2?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Horn not working 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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RSL 834 is a 1948 Norton ES2 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1948 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 10,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton ES2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSL 834, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton ES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 78 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSL 834 registered?

RSL 834 is a 1948 Norton ES2, first registered on 14 October 1948.

Is RSL 834 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 834 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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